by Great Joy Studio | Mar 12, 2010 | Studio
A few posts ago I shared some pictures of an inspiring spot in my work space. Today, surprisingly, I’m revealing the not so pretty side of a notoriously “messy artist.” The longer an art commission takes for me to complete, the messier the “joy” studio gets. So, following jobs back to back for months indicates, it might be a good time to get things in order. Here’s only part of the challenge.
Yes, this is the good side of the space; oh yeah the sixty’s music last Saturday was suppose to put me in the mood to clean up but only made another mess, reminiscing over the 45s,
the big bad wall; magazines are my downfall,
and the really ugly work tables. Can anyone relate, anyone?
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 11, 2010 | Art News, Personal Touch
Still trying to switch over to tea from my usual afternoon pot of coffee, in hopes of a better nights sleep. Not sure it’s working; 3:00am, again.
This cream & sugar bowl belonging to my husband’s grandmother and my friends enamelware tea pot were the perfect candidates for one of my earlier greeting card images. The original art is in full color and this result was my third attempt following two others that I was not satisfied with. I like the shape of this pot.
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 9, 2010 | Art News
I am so focused on the finish of an ongoing project that has been a most challenging one. I’m not at liberty to share details yet which is difficult. Finishing feels good and I’m so close yet, so far away.
focused frog from "Woodsy Wonders" fabric
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 6, 2010 | Studio
My mom managed a much more organized house and schedule than I have ever been able to maintain. Every Saturday my sister and I knew that the morning was set aside for cleaning, usually to the tune of KXOK on the radio. This morning I’m playing the “Sixties” station on satellite radio hoping it will put me in the mood for the ongoing effort of the studio clean up.
Future Craft Project?
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 3, 2010 | Art News, Personal Touch, Spiritual
When there is absolutely not enough time to get everything done, then I need to take time, to sit down with a “good book.” The front porch is my favorite place, to slow things down and do exactly that.
Where I Want To Be
Clock Art - New Spring line, sneak peek!
by Great Joy Studio | Feb 25, 2010 | Spiritual, Studio
As creative individuals, we all understand being inspired by our surroundings. Today I am sharing some images of my studio that I keep displayed that help to inspire me. The art is from my “Woodsy Wanderers” and “Tiny Tailors” lines. Not only were these some of the most fun to do but also as I wandered through my surroundings one summer, I was truly inspired to do them. This art group also reminds me of a time that all of the elements, that perfect balance for a joyous existence was present. It was a blessed time.
As I am finishing up on a difficult job, I needed a reminder of a state of being that brings the joy to that “gladness of heart.”
